CEFR Level
impossible to understand or measure; very deep
"The ocean seemed fathomless as it stretched to the horizon."
a person who habitually finds fault with others
"He is such a faultfinder that nothing anyone does is ever good enough."
lacking intelligence or mental capacity; foolish or weak-minded
"The feebleminded man struggled to understand basic instructions."
to congratulate someone; to express happiness for someone's success
"We felicitated her on winning the award."
well-chosen, appropriate, or pleasing; marked by good fortune or happiness
"She made a felicitous remark that lightened the mood."
a tactic of delaying legislative action by prolonged speech; to use such a tactic
"The senator filibustered for hours to prevent the bill from passing."
a senior naval officer entitled to fly a flag to mark the command
"The flag-officer reviewed the fleet before the ceremony."
to whip or flog someone, either literally or as a form of punishment or self-discipline
"In history, some monks would flagellate themselves as penance."